It doesn’t get much hotter than the EGG cookin’ in July! Make sure to keep yourself hydrated with a bit of whatever you’re using for the Beer Can Chicken. Ice Cream Sandwiches are also a great way to stay cool. Looking for some great ideas for a summer cook out? Try out a Pimento Cheeseburger or Dr. BBQ’s Spare Rib Surprise. Just don’t be surprised if your neighbors stop by for a quick bite when they smell what you’re cooking!

Cornish Hens

I came across a couple of game hens in the freezer earlier this week and thought I'd give them a shot on the egg. Also, since I hadn't spatchcoccked yet, I thought I'd give that a try too. (I hope my pictures come through. I've had troble with them in the past. I have them inserted throughout the text, but don't know if they'll end up that way.)

I started by dusting them with Oakridge BBQ's Game Bird & Chicken rub a couple hours in advance while they sat uncovered in the fridge.

I cooked them indirect with a plate setter and dry drip pan at about 350 for 40 minutes or so - however long it took me to enjoy two Elmer T Lee Kentucky bourbons. I also added a small amount of cherry chips.

Here they are about 15 minutes before pulling. I'm not sure why the photo is blurry; I think it's because it was pitch black outside by that time.

Once they hit temp, I removed them and let them rest for 10 or 15 minutes while I egged some asparagus.

Here they are on a plate with the asparagus and maple sweet potatoes. I wasn't sure how they'd be since they were frozen for I don't know how long. But they turned out great; really tender and juicy. The skin was nice and crispy too. My wife, who's not nuts about hens, loved them and said they were the best she ever had. I felt compelled to celebrate with another Elmer T.

Comments

They look great. I'm about an hour away from throwing a couple on tonight as well. I usually cut them all the way through rather than Spatchcock. I like to flip them while cooking and the halves are easier to handle. Same result.

Just finished cooking some. When I bought them, I thought Perdue had changed the packaging, because they did not look like what I had bought in the past. Turned out I bought 'pre seasoned, in a bag, ready to cook' Cornish Hens. I was a bit worried, as i prefer to season them myself, however these turned out delicious. Didn't add any other flavoring, just rinsed, dried, split them in half and threw on the Egg. Direct at 400, Turned them a couple of times. Sorry, no pics - grabbed the camera and the battery was dead.

I cooked them indirect with a plate setter and dry drip pan at about 350 for 40 minutes or so - however long it took me to enjoy two Elmer T Lee Kentucky bourbons. I also added a small amount of cherry chips.

I put the picture with the correct text. Made me feel I was right there with you pounding a couple back.